Futsal drills

5v5 indoor — the perfect technical complement.

Futsal is the indoor 5v5 format that produces some of football's best technical players. Faster pace, smaller ball, more touches per minute than any outdoor format.

5 drills · Ages U7–adult · 3v3 · 5v5 · 7v7 · 9v9 · 11v11 · futsal

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4v4 to Mini-Goals

4v4 to mini-goals is the foundation SSG of grassroots coaching for one reason — it scales to any technical theme. W…

U7–adult 3v3 + Ssg Small Sided Games⚡ 2 min
2 min setup · 18 min run · 8 ideal players
1 2 3 4 5 6

Dynamic Dribbling Square

The most reliable warm-up in grassroots football. Every player gets a touch every second, sets up in 60 seconds, sc…

U7–adult 3v3 + Warm Up Warmup⚡ 1 min
1 min setup · 8 min run · 10 ideal players
Red end Blue end T T 1 2 3 4

Futsal 2v2 End Zones

Wet weather forces you indoors. Most coaches default to 'just play 5-a-side', which wastes the unique benefits of t…

U8–U16 3v3 + Main Small Sided Games⚡ 2 min
2 min setup · 12 min run · 8 ideal players
1 2 3 D

3v1 Rondo (Classic)

The rondo is the universal possession exercise — used at every level from U9 grassroots to Manchester City's traini…

U9–adult 5v5 + Ssg Small Sided Games⚡ 1 min
1 min setup · 12 min run · 8 ideal players
1 2 3 4 D1 D2

4v2 Rondo

Once 3v1 is mastered, the 4v2 rondo is the natural step. Two defenders adds tactical complexity — they must coordin…

U11–adult 7v7 + Ssg Small Sided Games⚡ 1 min
1 min setup · 14 min run · 9 ideal players

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About futsal drills

Many top European players credit futsal for their close control and quick decision-making. The drills here translate the technical demands of futsal — sole-of-foot control, quick combination play, scanning under pressure — for grassroots coaches who want to use it as a complement to their outdoor sessions.

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What is Futsal drills?
Futsal is the indoor 5v5 format that produces some of football's best technical players. Faster pace, smaller ball, more touches per minute than any outdoor format.

Is this free to use on SimpleDrills?
Yes — all coaching content on SimpleDrills, including this page, is free to view, print, and use with your team.

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